📰 India Business Brief: Top Headlines for June 30, 2026

Economic Times

The Economic Times reports on a global tech-led rally and critical shifts in the metal and energy sectors.

• Asian equities surged, putting the regional benchmark on track for its best quarterly gain in 17 years, driven by a rally in semiconductor stocks.
• Large Indian aluminium producers, including Vedanta Aluminium and Hindalco Industries, are projected to see 20% growth over the next year despite current market corrections.
• PayU India has achieved a milestone by posting its first full-year operating profit for FY26, with revenues rising 13%.
• Digital Realty has agreed to pay Blackstone $3.5 billion for a stake in Virginia data centers, reflecting the booming demand for AI-driven infrastructure.
• The Japanese yen plummeted to a 40-year low against the US dollar, sparking concerns of immediate market intervention by Japanese authorities.

Business Standard

Business Standard highlights domestic corporate moves, cybersecurity concerns, and India's rising global market stature.

• India has officially overtaken Taiwan and South Korea to reclaim the 5th spot in global market capitalization rankings.
• A major cyberattack on a Tata-owned facility has reportedly led to the leak of photos and supplier lists for the upcoming Apple iPhone 18 Pro.
• HDFC Bank has appointed former Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar as its part-time chairman for a three-year term.
• Yes Bank’s board has granted approval to raise ₹16,000 crore through a combination of equity and debt instruments.
• Delhi has announced a phase-out plan for internal combustion engine (ICE) two-wheelers and three-wheelers, with a new EV policy set to take effect on July 1.
• Stocks in focus for today's trading session include Tech Mahindra, Axis Bank, Godrej Properties, and Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy.

Mint

Mint focuses on international diplomacy affecting trade and the broader economic impact of global climate events.

• US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has arrived in Doha, Qatar, for high-level diplomatic talks with Iranian officials to de-escalate regional tensions.
• Amazon has reaffirmed its commitment to the Indian market, targeting a total investment of $48 billion by 2030 and the creation of 3.8 million jobs.
• A severe heatwave across Europe has claimed over 1,300 lives and is putting extreme strain on the Ukrainian power grid and Balkan forestry.
• Apple is reportedly accelerating the release of software updates to address specific AI-related cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified in its latest ecosystem.
• The US Mint has officially launched the 2026 Uncirculated Coin Set today, celebrating the nation's semiquincentennial with a limited mintage of 300,000 units.

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